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1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services/items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, specifically FAR 13.5 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.
1.A. Project Title: Purchase of Dishwasher
1.B. Project Location: VA Tucson Healthcare System Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care Center (SAVAHCS)
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723-0001
1.C. Solicitation number 36C26223Q0463 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
1.D. Set Aside: This solicitation is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses IAW Public Law 109-461, 38 USC Section 8127
1.E. Applicable NAICS code: 333310
1.F. Small Business Size Standard: 500 Employees
1.G. Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price
1.H. Period of Performance/Delivery: 90 days after award
2. Background: The US Government, Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISN) 22 Network Contracting Office, seeks to purchase one (1) Dishwasher brand name of equal to Hobart AM16VLT-BASX Tall Base Electric Door-Style Dishwasher.
3. Scope: Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care Center (SAVAHCS) requires one (1) dishwasher unit for the B30 kitchen as part of the kitchen modernization to re-establish full food service operations in support of SAVAHCS veterans. The dishwasher shall include at least a one-year manufacturer warranty.
4. Specific Tasks.
5. Task 1: Vendor shall provide one (1) each dishwasher according to listed Salient Characteristics below.
Salient Characteristics:

Unit must be brand name or have similar capabilities or better to the Hobart AM16VLT-BASX tall base electric high temperature ventless door-style dishwashing machine.
Unit must be a door style, single tank dishwasher
Unit measurements cannot exceed 25 ½ wide x 25 5/8 depth
Unit high temperature must reach at least 180F (heat sanitizing)
Unit must have ventless heat recovery system
Unit must be constructed of stainless steel
Unit must have automatic tank fill and drain
Unit door opening must be at least 27 and fit 18 x 26 sheet pans
Unit must have a pillarless opening
Unit must have a delime notification, cycle
Unit must be capable of washing a minimum of 40 racks per hour
Unit must be capable of adjusting height in order to match service table height of 36 ½ inches.
Unit power requirements: 208V. 40 Amps, Triple phase
Warranty must be at least one-year parts and labor

6. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations
a. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions.
Packaging to include all user guides and manufacturer cleaning instructions.
b. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.
Equipment must be new and in good working order.

7. Offeror quotes must demonstrate meeting the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation, otherwise will be considered non-responsive. The technical specifications for this requirement are listed for Brand Name or Equal.
The Brand Name is Hobart AM16VLT-BASX
8. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation.
All offeror quotes for this solicitation must be received electronically through email to David Odne at david.odne@va.gov no later than Friday, February 3rd, 2023, 11:00 AM PST. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following requirements outlined in Enclosures 1.
Ensure to reference solicitation number 36C26223Q0463 within subject line of the email. Any offeror quotes received after the prescribed date/time shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.
Any questions regarding this solicitation must be received electronically through email to David Odne at david.odne@va.gov no later than Friday, January 27th, 2023, 1:00 PM PST.
9. Ensure the following are completed and/or included in the offer packet:
9.A. Offerors shall fill out all tabs of Enclosures 1 and Enclosure 2 in their entirety and return via email.
9.B. Vendor Information
9.C. Acknowledgement of amendments
9.D. Concurrence/non-concurrence with solicitation terms, conditions, and provisions
9.E. FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items
10. Delivery Requirements: VA Tucson Healthcare System Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care Center (SAVAHCS)
3601 S 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85723-0001
11. Whenever contact with a facility is required outside of normal duty hours, the Contractor shall coordinate these times with the designated COR, POC or designee. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 6103, Executive Order 11582 and Public Law 94-97 the following national holidays are observed and for the purpose of this contract are defined as Legal Federal official holidays

New Year s Day January 1st
Martin Luther King s Birthday Third Monday in January
President s Day Last Monday in January
Memorial Day Last Monday in January
Juneteenth June 19th
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day First Monday in September
Columbus Day Second Monday in October
Veteran s Day November 11th
Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
Christmas Day December 25th

12. Noncontract Charges: The contractor shall not perform any service that will result in additional charges without prior approval from the Contracting Officer.
13. Payment: Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly prepared invoice which references the period for which payment is due, the contract number and/or assigned purchase order number. The invoice must include the correct payment address.
14. All shipping costs will be included in the cost of the hardware in the contract.
15. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-04 Effective January 30, 2022. The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and can be found in enclosure 1.
15.A. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items
15.B. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items
15.C. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items
15.D. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items
15.E. FAR 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity
15.F. VAAR 852.219-10, VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside
15.G. VAAR 852.219-74, Limitations on Subcontracting Monitoring and Compliance
15.H. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference
15.I. VAAR 852.212-70, Provisions and Clauses Applicable to VA Acquisition of Commercial Items

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